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Welcome to Santa Rosa, CA!

Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco, and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. This city is surrounded by over 200 wineries that have made the Sonoma Valley famous.

The county seat of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa is a beautiful gem that is home to over 150,000 people. This modest city in wine country has a wealth of restaurants, shops and other attractions that you’d expect to find in a much larger city. From spas to water sports, it is easy to understand why people are interested in owning Santa Rosa, CA real estate!

Like many cities of the Sonoma Valley, Santa Rosa was once inhabited by the Native Americans of this continent. With evidence of tribes such as the Pomo, Miwok, and Wappo Indians, the rich history of this city started centuries ago. The current city was settled in the 1800’s by the Spanish, as was the rest of the wine country area, and got its name when a Spanish Missionary was performing baptisms on the feast day of Saint Rosa. Going with the tradition of naming places after saints, the river, and eventually the settlement was named Santa Rosa.

In the early 1850’s, Santa Rosa was given attention from people passing through in search of some of California’s infamous gold. These people noticed the fertile soil and the beautiful weather, and began to build where present day Santa Rosa sits. The city was incorporated in the year of 1868, and has grown from that point on; becoming the beautiful city it is today. The historical value of this town combined with the friendly atmosphere makes Santa Rosa a wonderful place to purchase realty and to raise a family.

Santa Rosa, CA Neighborhood Details —2008

• Santa Rosa, CA median home value: $399,858
• Santa Rosa, CA 12-month median home value change -21.77%
• California median home value: $397,435
• California 12-month median home value change: -23.67%
• Sonoma County median home value: $420,750
• Sonoma County 12-month median home value change: -20.52%
• Santa Rosa, CA population: 156,790
• Santa Rosa, CA household income: $83,274
• Santa Rosa, CA sales tax rate: 8.00%
• Santa Rosa, CA income tax rate: 6.00%
• Santa Rosa, CA unemployment rate: 4.30%

Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Market Reports

Sonoma County Monthly Real Estate Market Trends Newsletter

Santa Rosa Monthly Real Estate Sales Trends

Santa Rosa Public Schools & 2007 Base API Scores

Santa Rosa, CA Elementary Schools

• Biella (Albert F.): 767
• Brook Hill: 748
• Burbank (Luther): 755
• Doyle Park: 691
• Hidden Valley: 903
• Lehman (Helen M.): 763
• Lincoln (Abraham): 675
• Monroe (James): 664
• Proctor Terrace: 846
• Santa Rosa Charter: 831
• Steele Lane: 728
  

Santa Rosa, CA Middle Schools

• Cook (Lawrence): 710
• Hilliard Comstock: 632
• Rincon Valley:860
• Santa Rosa: 746
• Slater (Herbert): 770
  

Santa Rosa, CA High Schools

• Allen (Elsie): 661
• Carrillo (Marie): 803
• Montgomery: 753
• Piner: 671
• Santa Rosa: 750
  

Santa Rosa, CA ASAM Schools

• Grace High
• Mesa High
• Midrose High
• Nuevea Vista High
• Ridgway High (Continuation)

Beth Robertson —Here to Help You with All Your Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Needs!

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Santa Rosa, CA Local Directory